Objective: Students will: 1. Effectively search for and evaluate appropriate current event articles. (1.2, 8.1) 2. Utilize a variety of print and electronic current event sources throughout the course. (1.8, 1.2) 3. Read and comprehend current events on local, state, national and international levels. (8.1, 7.4, 1.2) 4. Express, through a variety of means, their personal opinions and views of current events. (1.5, 1.6) 5. Determine the impact of the events on their personal lives, the local area, the region, the nation, and/or the world. (8.1) 6. Connect current events to topics studied in Ninth Grade Seminar. (8.1, 8.3)
Keep in mind rules of etiquette for the discussion board. 1. This program is being utilized for school assignments, therefore, school rules apply. 2. In writing your opinion on a topic, make sure you're not going to be offensive to anyone as you write it. 3. Always make sure you check over your post for spelling errors, grammar errors, and your use of words. 4. Watch your language! This is a graded assignment and should be reflective of maturity and professionalism. 5. Make sure things you write about are factual. Don't post about things that aren't true. 6. Keep it education-oriented. That means that you shouldn't discuss your plans for the weekend.
Rubric As this assignment is a weekly homework/class work grade, students will be assessed on the following rubric.
CATEGORY
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Evidence and Examples
All of the evidence and examples are specific, relevant and explanations are given that show how each piece of evidence supports the author's position.
At least one of the pieces of evidence and examples is relevant and has an explanation that shows how that piece of evidence supports the author's position.
Evidence and examples are NOT relevant AND/OR are not explained.
Position Statement
The position statement provides a clear statement of the author's position on the topic.
A position statement is present, but does not make the author's position clear.
There is no position statement.
Presentation
Student provides information on the day of presentation.
Student provides limited information on the day of presentation.
Student does not participate, or their participation is derogaatory.
Students will:
1. Effectively search for and evaluate appropriate current event articles. (1.2, 8.1)
2. Utilize a variety of print and electronic current event sources throughout the course. (1.8, 1.2)
3. Read and comprehend current events on local, state, national and international levels. (8.1, 7.4, 1.2)
4. Express, through a variety of means, their personal opinions and views of current events. (1.5, 1.6)
5. Determine the impact of the events on their personal lives, the local area, the region, the nation, and/or the world. (8.1)
6. Connect current events to topics studied in Ninth Grade Seminar. (8.1, 8.3)
Keep in mind rules of etiquette for the discussion board.
1. This program is being utilized for school assignments, therefore, school rules apply.
2. In writing your opinion on a topic, make sure you're not going to be offensive to anyone as you write it.
3. Always make sure you check over your post for spelling errors, grammar errors, and your use of words.
4. Watch your language! This is a graded assignment and should be reflective of maturity and professionalism.
5. Make sure things you write about are factual. Don't post about things that aren't true.
6. Keep it education-oriented. That means that you shouldn't discuss your plans for the weekend.
Rubric
As this assignment is a weekly homework/class work grade, students will be assessed on the following rubric.